Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Native Americans
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 21, 2020
1. Native Americans Marker
Inscription.
Native Americans. . Several cultures have occupied this region including Woodland, Mississippian and, later, Muskogeans. Called "Creeks" by Europeans, the latter made their homes along banks of streams. A loose confederation of tribes, Creeks developed a civilization based on village life with hunting and agriculture as economic base. Two towns of significance were Towasa (To The West) and Econchate (“High Red Bluff" near this site). Trade with Europeans led to dependence on goods and deterioration of old ways of life. After American Revolution Alexander McGillivray, half Indian and half Scot, maintained an independence from Americans. In 1814, Andrew Jackson defeated Creeks at Horseshoe Bend on Tallapoosa River.
Several cultures have occupied this region including
Woodland, Mississippian and, later, Muskogeans.
Called "Creeks" by Europeans, the latter made
their homes along banks of streams. A loose
confederation of tribes, Creeks developed a civilization based on village life with hunting and
agriculture as economic base. Two towns of
significance were Towasa (To The West) and
Econchate (“High Red Bluff" near this site). Trade
with Europeans led to dependence on goods and
deterioration of old ways of life. After American
Revolution Alexander McGillivray, half Indian and
half Scot, maintained an independence from
Americans. In 1814, Andrew Jackson defeated
Creeks at Horseshoe Bend on Tallapoosa River.
Erected by the City of Montgomery.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 32° 22.669′ N, 86° 19.174′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Maxwell Boulevard east of North Holt Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in Wright Brother's Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 544 Maxwell Boulevard, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Native Americans Marker looking east towards downtown.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
